Some advice for new professionals
Anyone can follow a list of procedures, when do I get to make a difference? Can’t I just spend my time automating this?
Discovering the Presence of Hidden Volumes in TrueCrypt
In 2011, as a grad student, I forensically examined a TrueCrypt container to see if I could tell if it contained anything useful for an investigation. In doing so I learned a lot about implementing strong encryption.
Reverse Support Call [Video] – 63K Episode 000
What happens when computer scammers call me? I give them “on the phone training in patience.”
Consider modern expectations when designing technology
Designers and developers don’t have to be on the cutting edge, but they have to at least acknowledge their job is to serve those they are developing for. And I’m sorry, but mobile phones and social media are no longer cutting edge. They are just a given. My biggest pet peeve when dealing with tech […]
Ignore analytics, ignore your users
I hate it when Web developers ignore analytics. It tells exactly what browsers and devices to design for.
Saving time: To code or not to code?
Today’s XKCD comic (4/29/2013) asked the question, “How long can you work on making a routine task more efficient before you’re spending more time than you save?”
Do you know what your browser extensions are up to?
NoScript started blocking superfish across pages I visited, including local HTML files and my own site. Some investigation found that IE View, a browser extension, was the culprit.
Successful projects begin with sound solutions
Create a sound solution and let the user accomplish what they set out to do. In order to do that I have a set of key points I hold up and get others to buy-into as the development process starts.